Quick Clomid Question.

[MesMarie]

I'm new to this site, this is actually my first post. Bear with me here if this is in the wrong section, I'm still figuring out how to navigate the site. 

    I don't even know how to word this question, or what I'm even wanting to know really. I'm on my second cycle of 50MG Clomid, I'm on CD 19 now. Anyways, do you think that it's possible that the Clomid may take a few cycles to get into my body. Which is why I didn't concieve the first cycle? Or does it not work like that? If you know please elaborate, because I'm trying my hardest to understand how this medication works.
    Also, does anyone know which cycle of Clomid has the highest conception rates? Ex: First Cycle on it, Second, Third.


                                             Thank you in advance for the responses! They are greatly appreciated.

[MesMarie]

I'm well aware of that. My RE decided I didn't need monitoring.

[MesMarie]

I had blood work, exams, ultrasounds done. As mentioned in my previous post. Thank you!

[MesMarie]

I know what the fuck I wrote. My RE said I need no monitoring.. Thanks again.

[MesMarie]

I've looked into that and spoke with my doctor about it. I'm good. Adiossss

[MesMarie]

Jul 9, 2015 3:52:38 GMT -5 @mrsjohnmarston said:

Jul 9, 2015 3:50:23 GMT -5 MesMarie said:

I know what the fuck I wrote. My RE said I need no monitoring.. Thanks again.

Your RE is an idiot. You're welcome.

My RE with years of schooling and an amazing reputation in my city > Some random bored person online.

[MesMarie]

Reading now and thank you.

[icaughtfire]

So are you seeing an RE or a fertility specialist? Because they are not the same thing. Any RE worth their degree would not recommend taking a powerful fertility drug (which has the potential for things like thinning your lining, causing multiple cysts, overstimulation so you wind up like the fucking Octomom) without monitoring. If you RE is suggesting this you need to run away fast.

And coming here to ask a question and then giving a shitty ass "I already fucking know everything" attitude is lame.

[housecarder]

I know you probably already ditched but I'll say this for anyone else who might have the same question.

There are many reasons that clomid might not be working for you. Monitoring throughout your cycle would tell you what those reasons could be. Are you doing mid-cycle ultrasounds? They would show you if your ovaries are responding to the clomid or if you need to do a higher dose.
Secondly, I want to share my experience. I conceived my son on my 4th round of clomid. Almost 3 years ago we started TTC and after 13 months we took a break. After a few months trying again my OB offered to do clomid and monitor me properly, however she didn't repeat the beginning testing. After 3 rounds with great blood work, several awesome follicles and even an IUI I still wasn't pregnant. So she sent me back to my RE to do some more testing so she wouldn't ruin my chances later with clomid. My HSG showed that I had developed closed tubes (hydrosalpinx) so the money I had spent on clomid and the IUI was a waste. I know it's easy to take the "quick fix" but even with monitoring anyone but a RE is not the route to go. I chose to stick with my OB because more was covered through her on my insurance, but the little I spent could have been put towards my IVF I now have to do. It's so easy to think that nothing is really wrong with you. I would have never guessed that my tubes were blocked because I had two previous pregnancies, but things can develop so quickly. Please get retested every year and find someone to monitor you closely so you don't waste money or hurt your fertility even more.

[thechickencoop]

Oh.

[housecarder]

Also a positive OPK =\= ovulation. Clomid can stimulate the ovaries to make follicles but without temping you can't confirm if you released the eggs. The follicles could continue to grow and become cysts, which is why you need monitoring to check to make sure they aren't doing that.

[juliayadda]

Jul 9, 2015 3:56:54 GMT -5 MesMarie said:

Jul 9, 2015 3:52:38 GMT -5 @mrsjohnmarston said:

Your RE is an idiot. You're welcome.

My RE with years of schooling and an amazing reputation in my city > Some random bored person online.

This bored person online is trying help you understand there are dangers involved with clomid that must be monitored.

1. Six cycles. That is the most amount of cycles you can do with clomid in your life.

2. If you dont have an HSG prior to taking clomid you could being stimulating your ovaries for no reason. You need to check that your tubes are healthy.

3. Slow your roll. A wise person realizes that no matter how much you know, someone will know more than you.

[27alex]

The bump, is that you?

[roastytoasty]

Um... wtf. Read and learn and check the attitude. You asked a question, and you're getting appropriate answers based on the information you've provided.

Also- the living childless board is NOT for you if you are actively TTC. Living childless =/= impatient and uninformed. You alluded to it in your intro post, I'm just clarifying that point for you now.

[mugster]

Also, yes Clomid can build up in your body (it has a long half life). That is one of the reasons it can thin a lining. But that buildup does not increase your chances of good things happening if you are on the right dose, which you don't know, because you aren't being monitored.

[roastytoasty]

Jul 9, 2015 6:37:53 GMT -5 27alex said:

The bump, is that you?

I almost provided her a link, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it

[joy]

My RE said I could do one unmonitored cycle. I said "what in holy fuck? No."

Things Joy does not want:

1. Triplets
2. Ruined fertility
3. Having no clue when I ovulated

[ghostmonkey]

Jul 9, 2015 6:51:18 GMT -5 joy said:

My RE said I could do one unmonitored cycle. I said "what in holy fuck? No."

Things Joy does not want:

1. Triplets
2. Ruined fertility
3. Having no clue when I ovulated

4. Not knowing about thinned lining and taking a drug that will thin it even more with continued use.

[goldenlove3]

Jul 9, 2015 3:56:54 GMT -5 MesMarie said:

Jul 9, 2015 3:52:38 GMT -5 @mrsjohnmarston said:

Your RE is an idiot. You're welcome.

My RE with years of schooling and an amazing reputation in my city > Some random bored person online.

Isn't the whole reason you came to this board to get advice and hear about other people's experiences? Some of these random bored people have ended up in the hospital because of unmonitored clomid but go ahead and keep listening to your awesome RE.

[youdontsay]

WTAF did I just read? Good advice by everyone, obviously OP knows everything (sarcasm font)!

[mrsjene]

Jul 9, 2015 6:55:30 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Jul 9, 2015 6:51:18 GMT -5 joy said:

My RE said I could do one unmonitored cycle. I said "what in holy fuck? No."

Things Joy does not want:

1. Triplets
2. Ruined fertility
3. Having no clue when I ovulated

4. Not knowing about thinned lining and taking a drug that will thin it even more with continued use.

Every single one of these.

I am on my fourth clomid cycle and I am CONSTANTLY at my RE's office having blood tests and ultrasounds to make sure the above doesn't happen.

[ghostmonkey]

Jul 9, 2015 8:12:19 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

Jul 9, 2015 6:55:30 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

4. Not knowing about thinned lining and taking a drug that will thin it even more with continued use.

Every single one of these.

I am on my fourth clomid cycle and I am CONSTANTLY at my RE's office having blood tests and ultrasounds to make sure the above doesn't happen.

Also

5. Having no idea if it is even working.

[mrsjene]

Jul 9, 2015 8:13:15 GMT -5 ghostmonkey said:

Jul 9, 2015 8:12:19 GMT -5 mrsjene said:

Every single one of these.

I am on my fourth clomid cycle and I am CONSTANTLY at my RE's office having blood tests and ultrasounds to make sure the above doesn't happen.

Also

5. Having no idea if it is even working.

:::the panic that sets in when you get a notification that GM has quoted you:::

[cali]

So OP, on the small chance you're still reading this, you come here to ask a question and then get rude as fuck when the answer is not what you want to hear? That's not how this works. No one here is interested in blowing smoke up your ass. If you already know everything why are you even posting your question here?

[kawaiikitsune]

So, OP is taking Clomid unmonitored and has not had an HSG, nor has her partner had an SA? Gets rude and snotty when we don't tell her that Clomid will get her totes preggo because it is magic fertility candy? Yeah, this has TD written all over it.

In all seriousness OP, PP's are giving you excellent advice. You would do well to listen to it. Your future fertility is at stake here.

[icaughtfire]

Real talk, I missed questions like these.

[wowcheezits]

[icaughtfire]

Jul 9, 2015 12:58:57 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

Jul 9, 2015 12:54:02 GMT -5 icaughtfire said:

Real talk, I missed questions like these.

Who was it that was just complaining about drinking threads and bitching and bemoaning the absence of "real" TTC discussions like this?

I'm not sure, I was probably busy in the drinking thread.

[beckynsean11]

I love that it's always this chick "Thank you in advance for the responses! They are greatly appreciated." that flips her shit when sound advice is offered. Good times.

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Jul 9, 2015 16:34:05 GMT -5 beckynsean11 said:

I love that it's always this chick "Thank you in advance for the responses! They are greatly appreciated." that flips her shit when sound advice is offered. Good times.

I think the logic is that if I thank them now, then they won't get mad when i'm a huge bitch later.